Browser Plug-Ins

WordPress-Plugin-List.jpg Plug-ins are add-ons for your Internet browser that will make your computer work correctly with Canvas and other programs needed for your online coursework. To use all the features of Canvas, need to have all the plug-ins necessary for your computer.

Below is the list of plug-ins. If you are on your personal computer click the corresponding link to go to its website to download and install it. If you are on a College, Library, or Work computer, you can skip this part.

Plug-in What does it do? Where to download?

Adobe Flash

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 The majority of the web videos in Canvas are in Flash.

http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer Links to an external site.

Important: When installing Adobe Flash make sure and UNCHECK the Optional Offer for McAfee on the first page!!

Adobe Reader

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 Adobe Reader is required if you wish to download and save PDF files.

http://get.adobe.com/reader Links to an external site.

Important: When installing Adobe Flash make sure and UNCHECK the Optional Offer for McAfee on the first page!!

Java

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Java is a free program that makes it possible for many communication features to work effectively.

NOTE: With the release of Google Chrome Release 45, Java is no longer supported. If you are using Chrome and need Java, you may want to consider switching to using Firefox.

 http://www.java.com/en Links to an external site.